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Overview |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 910/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 817 students)
NSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 361.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($23,928.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southwestern Adventist University ($13,156 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 17.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,032 vs. $10,617)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($14,534 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 104 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
NSU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Southwestern Adventist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwestern Adventist University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $4,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/